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RichB said:

They do indeed look good, they also have the benefit of looking like a "TVR" type of wheel, indeed they look a like Racelines or Compomotives, what are they?

They are Compomotives ordered to a special offset. I did not originally order them but bought them from the Pistonheads classifieds section from my250gt. He may even have another set. If so, your shipping should be cheaper as I am in Canada.

Arthur

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ivanhoew said:

..was that deleted on this chassis by tvr ?

The spare tire mount was there originally. With a very heavy double electric fan set-up hung from it. Cooling was the main issue, but that will be overshadowed if one is on the motorway and gets a flat.
I was thinking of carrying a can of foam or a spare from a Volvo v40 that I believe fits the M.

Arthur

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And .... we're back.

Nick,
I recently found an earlier engine mount picture before the frame was powder coated. I will look for some later ones that may be more clear.

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Hi Bernard,

I appreciate the interest. I made the mistake of building a new house. That took the wind out of things.
I will stop by the shop to take some progress pics and get them posted. I would really like to have it up and driving this summer. So soon.

Arthur

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Hi Todd,

I always liked the look of wheels with black centres and a polished outer lip. Did you fit air conditioning? I can feel the heat coming off it from here.

I bought myself a period Smith's clock to fit. It even works. After having my appendix out on the weekend I believe the car will be that much quicker without dragging it around trapped inside me. Possibly too much info.

Arthur

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Some spongy stuff.





Bronte British car show in a few weeks. Fingers crossed.

Arthur

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Not quite finished. But on its way.






Arthur

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The aim is the third week of October. It is going to the car show if I have to take it there on a trailer.
Of course driving it would be exceptional. It makes a proper amount of noise.
I have not done much with the interior. It is in reasonable shape. That will come next year.

Arthur

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Some excellent progress. Drove it to the parking lot under its own power.



Will get it out for a bit of a shake down to see what might need a looking into.
Bronte British car show is this Sunday. Largest British car show in North America. 1000 plus cars.



Arthur

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Wow. Went out on the road for the first time since I purchased it in 2005. Damn it is loud. To be fair the transmission tunnel shifter opening is wide open, I can see the ground going by underneath. And there is no carpeting in the back or a panel over the fuel tank. But damn, needs a little sound deadening to make a decent length of drive tolerable.
Three hours later, still grinning.

I will be driving it to the show on Sunday.
Pictures to follow.

Happy times.

Arthur

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Well,

Got it to the show. Had to trailer it. The gauges were not reading properly. Did drive it onto the show field.



Arthur

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Hello Bert,

The folks working on my TVR fabricated the mounting bits.

One day I might get it back. I think it has spent more time at fab. shops than in my possession.

Arthur